A. This chapter applies to development agreements authorized pursuant to RCW 36.70B.170 through 36.70B.210, as a legislative action, between the city of Lacey and a person having ownership or control of real property within its jurisdiction. The execution of a development agreement is a proper exercise of city police power and contract authority.

B. The city may enter into a development agreement for real property outside its city limits as part of a proposed annexation, or a service agreement.

C. The provisions of this chapter do not apply to or affect the validity of any contract rezone, concomitant agreement, annexation agreement or other agreement in existence on or before the effective date of this chapter, or adopted under separate authority, even though such agreements may also relate to development standards, mitigation, and other regulatory requirements.

D. The city may enter into development agreements pursuant to this chapter. The decision whether to enter into a development agreement is discretionary with the city council. The development agreement shall provide for the scope and timing of the project, applicable regulations and requirements, mitigation requirements and other matters relating to the development process. (Ord. 1471 §1 (part), 2015).